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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.14, 1,159.68 and 701.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.14, 1,159.68 and 701.87 is: 968.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.14 : 1,159.68 = 701.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.14/1,159.68 = 701.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.14x = 1,159.68 × 701.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.14x = 813,941.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 813,941.44/840.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 968.82

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